GarthH
Silver Member
Hi all
We are taking ownership of 36 acreage land in late April or early May.
I do not have any experience with tractors other than talking about them - I used to be a counter person for a parts store.
I would like to create a spreadsheet that would list all of the options /features that I should be considering so I can make a comparison. Has anyone created such a thing?
Our acreage runs beside the South Saskatchewan river, we have about 600 yards of river front. The river is about 30 feet below the primary plateau. There is about 20 acres of Alfalfa which we will leave to a renter. We will be having a large garden, grass, lots of loader work.
After lurking in the background at TBN, I think I need around 30 HP tractor. I wish I could get a cab on the tractor for our cold season but I doubt if I can cost justify the Utility tractor.
I am also thinking about a new tractor with a warranty. I am understand mechanics but always seem to get in some trouble do repairs. So maybe with a 3 year or 5 year warranty I can get used to the tractor.
This is sort-of unfortunate with the large number of farm auctions this year. I am detered from buying an auction deal because they generally have a lot of hours and CAT's or UT's go for pretty high value.
We have a fair number of dealers - JD, NH/Case/Ford, Massey, Kubta, and Montana. Kioti is about 90 miles north.
Any recommendations will help make a comparison spreadsheet.
How does the buying process work - Does the dealer give you an initial price, then do we counter a lower price or more stuff. Or does the dealer give you the best price? Is the barter process or not the same with all dealers?
I notice that Montana has 0% financing, if it is cash do they usually adjust the price?
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks to all
We are taking ownership of 36 acreage land in late April or early May.
I do not have any experience with tractors other than talking about them - I used to be a counter person for a parts store.
I would like to create a spreadsheet that would list all of the options /features that I should be considering so I can make a comparison. Has anyone created such a thing?
Our acreage runs beside the South Saskatchewan river, we have about 600 yards of river front. The river is about 30 feet below the primary plateau. There is about 20 acres of Alfalfa which we will leave to a renter. We will be having a large garden, grass, lots of loader work.
After lurking in the background at TBN, I think I need around 30 HP tractor. I wish I could get a cab on the tractor for our cold season but I doubt if I can cost justify the Utility tractor.
I am also thinking about a new tractor with a warranty. I am understand mechanics but always seem to get in some trouble do repairs. So maybe with a 3 year or 5 year warranty I can get used to the tractor.
This is sort-of unfortunate with the large number of farm auctions this year. I am detered from buying an auction deal because they generally have a lot of hours and CAT's or UT's go for pretty high value.
We have a fair number of dealers - JD, NH/Case/Ford, Massey, Kubta, and Montana. Kioti is about 90 miles north.
Any recommendations will help make a comparison spreadsheet.
How does the buying process work - Does the dealer give you an initial price, then do we counter a lower price or more stuff. Or does the dealer give you the best price? Is the barter process or not the same with all dealers?
I notice that Montana has 0% financing, if it is cash do they usually adjust the price?
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks to all